Invasive Cardiovascular Tech

Job Description:

The CV Invasive Specialist performs duties necessary for cardiac catheterization procedures at a technical and professional level requiring some proctoring and supervision of technical detail. The Specialist performs a variety of technical procedures that require some independent judgment. The CV Invasive Specialist assumes responsibility and initiative for designated areas and procedures as required.

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Posting Specifics

Shift Details:
Full-time (36 Hours), Variable, 9-hour days (4/9’s), on call shifts

Unit/

Location:

Good Samaritan Hospital, Cath Lab - EP, IR, Cardiac and Vascular.

Additional Details:
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Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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As an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Provides technical support during invasive cardiovascular procedures. Provides patient care under the supervision of the RN.

• Assists physicians in radiological imaging of cardiac and vascular procedures, acts as scrub assistant, maintaining sterile conditions during clinical procedures. Operates imaging equipment and works in the control room monitoring and documenting procedure images and events.

• Educates patients and families regarding the procedure and about the expectations of the procedure. Teaches patient and family about pre and post procedure physical conditions.

• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness of the unit. Maintains appropriate stock levels for complex interventions and diagnostic procedures.

• Completes daily, progress and discharge documentation according to departmental standards. Accurately documents productivity information.

• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes appropriate actions. .

Minimum Qualifications Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist I

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Registered ARRT or Registered Respiratory Therapist with CV specific certification or RCIS or RCES at time of hire, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist RCIS is required within 18 months of hire

• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)

• ACLS and Surgical Technologist License with DORA obtained within 3 months of hire in state of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree

• Two (2) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab

Minimum Qualifications Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist II

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certification

• Registered ARRT or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist RCIS is required or Registered Respiratory Therapist with CV specific certification or RCIS or RCES

• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) and ACLS

• Surgical Technologist License with DORA obtained within 3 months of hire in state of Colorado

• Four (4) years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in Cardiology/Cath Lab

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…